Port of Nouakchott (MR NKC)
Mauritania
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | MR NKC |
| Coordinates | 18.0333, -16.0333 (18°02′N 16°02′W) |
| Nearest city | Nouakchott |
| Body of water | North Atlantic Ocean |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
| Shelter | Poor |
| Tidal range | 1 m |
| Channel depth | 11 m |
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 10.3 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Repairs | None |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Ratings
Located in Mauritania, the port of Nouakchott serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Nouakchott has a Small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Nouakchott work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Nouakchott located?
- Nouakchott is a seaport in Mauritania.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Nouakchott?
- The UN/LOCODE for Nouakchott is MR NKC.
- What is the channel depth at Nouakchott?
- The channel depth at Nouakchott is 11 m.
Nearby ports
- St Louis Senegal 230 km
- Nouadhibou Mauritania 338 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 12910 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 4173 km
- Los Angeles USA 9981 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 7316 km
- Hamburg Germany 4539 km
- Santos Brazil 5709 km
- Durban South Africa 7338 km
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